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Every Woman Can Be A Ruth

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 11, 2008

Every woman can choose to follow the same path as Ruth.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Mother’s Day Dr. Elmer L. Towns Every Woman Can Be A Ruth May 11, 2008 A. RUTH MARRIES INTO BACKSLIDDEN FAMILY 1. Naomi and Elimeleck were bluebloods. “Ephrathites of Bethlehem” (1:2), original settlers of Bethlehem. 2. Planned temporary ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Making Choices With God's Help

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2010

Live a yielded life so God is your primary concern.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Begin by knowing God has the right choice for you. “Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do and how . . . perfect His will really is” (Rom. 12:2, NLT). 2. God is concerned ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Alive: Live To Honor Him

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 7, 2009

There are several practical questions and guidelines we can use to help us determine whether certain activities are right or wrong.

Christ is Alive: Live For Him - Live to honor and please the Lord- I Corinthians 15:12-20, 56-58 I Corinthians 6:18-20 II Corinthians 6:17-18 Jesus is alive and living today. We should live to honor and please the Lord. We all need guidelines to live by. God’s Word is our manual for life. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:17-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Lamb Of God

Contributed by Susan Babb, Osl on Apr 10, 2009

Holy Thursday sermon connecting Passover with the Jesus, the Lamb of God.

The Lamb of God Exodus 12:1-14 John 13:1-17, 31b-35 I. Stonecutter Illustration A. Tourist – German Church – surprised to see a carving of a lamb near top of church tower B. Why? 1. When built, workman fell from high scaffold 2. co-workers rushed down, expecting him dead ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

How To Make The Most With Your Money

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

Realize that the accumulation of wealth is a vain attempt to find satisfaction. Solomon wrote, "Labor not to be rich: cease from your own wisdom. Will you set your eyes on that which is not? For riches certainly will make wings for themselves; they fly aw

How Can the Lord Help You Overcome Problems Related to Money? by Paul Fritz Proverbs 11:28-11:28 1. Concentrate on being more spiritually productive allowing the Lord to provide to you whatever is necessary rather than what you think you. Solomon wrote, "Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Serving In The Lord's Army

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Nov 28, 2006

To show that all believers are called to serve the Lord in His army.

-Hebrews 9:11-15 -Yesterday was Veteran’s Day in our country -There were many celebrations nationwide -We buried one of our veterans -Today, we are honoring our veterans that are a part of our church -We thank you for your sacrifice -Time -Comfort -Health -Your sacrifice was for all of us -You ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Heads Held High And Disciplined In Prayer

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 30, 2006

Encouraging believers to be disciplined in prayer and to keep their heads lifted up, because the words of Jesus will never pass away and he will indeed return with great power.

Luke 21: 25 to 36 Elvis Presley once sang, “You can burn my house, steal my car, drink my liquor from an old fruit jar; do anything that you wanna do, but uh oh honey stay off my shoes”! Elvis, of course, is dead. Jesus said (Luke 21:33), “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Anglican

Give Me More!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 6, 2011

A message showing that we have the same attitudes that the Israelites had while traveling in the desert with Moses.

How many times have we gone to God and asked Him for things we wanted or needed? The Israelites had been slaves in Egypt for 400 years and were brutalized, beaten, and killed. Many of them had asked God to help them get out of that mess, but it was not until the entire nation of Israelites ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-20

Denomination: *other

Maximum Participation Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011

Ministry that Matters must have maximum participation by the people of faith. Maximum participation that is intentional, interdependent, intergenerational, and inspirational.

Sunday, September 28, 2008 Head Start Sunday 40th Anniversary of Head Start Program Maximum Participation Nehemiah 3: 1 – 5 God has blessed us to witness a faith community’s commitment to early childhood education. For 40 years Union Baptist Church with dutiful and diligent ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Very Expensive Free Gift! Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 31, 2011

During this series we will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul founded the church at Philippi and wrote the letter during a time of imprisonment in Rome. One of the themes in the book is joy. (some thoughts taken from a series by Cr

Philippians Pt4- A Very Expensive Free Gift! Continue our study in Philippians- v2:12-30. Paul’s call to go to Philippi was supernatural- Act 16:9-12 God is calls us supernaturally, we are to led by-HS. Paul wrote this letter while a prisoner in Rome. Ten years earlier he had been imprisoned in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-30

Denomination: Charismatic

A Mother's Influence

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 27, 2012

Mother's Day sermon

A. MOTHERHOOD IS A CALL, NOT A TEMPORARY CONDITION Usually women considered motherhood a temporary condition -- not a calling. They see it as a time of their life set aside for exhaustion and long hours. It will pass. Sometimes we forget how important stability is to a child "The easiest part of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:13

Denomination: Baptist

Expository Study On The Backslidden Of Peter

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 15, 2012

Peter denied Jesus, but he was able to repent and return back to Him. He therefore encourages us to guide against backslidding and denial of Jesus.

EXPOSITORY STUDY ON THE BACKSLIDDEN OF PETER Study Text: 2 Peter 2: 20 - 22 INTRODUCTION - In 2Pet 2:20-22, we read of the real possibility and serious consequences of backsliding - It is interesting that we find this passage coming from the inspired pen of Peter... * For if anyone knew ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Started, Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Open Doors Getting Started, part 1

Open Doors Getting Started, part 1 Col. 4:2-6 September 29, 2013 Take out a piece of paper and write down a couple of dates, the year in which you were born, then three dashes and then at the end of those dashes, write down 20_?_, which represents the date of your death and we don't know when ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Started, Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Open Doors Getting Started, part 1

made alive. Open Doors Getting Started, part 1 Col. 4:2-6 September 29, 2013 Take out a piece of paper and write down a couple of dates, the year in which you were born, then three dashes and then at the end of those dashes, write down 20_?_, which represents the date of your death and we dont ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Must America Survive?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 21, 2014

Will we endure until the end?

Depending on what you read on the internet, America is either doomed without hope or being prepped for a grand revival. Indeed, America has turned itself away from God or at least the God it was founded upon. Yea, it has even chosen to attack God in many ways and tried to erase His influence in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:12-23

Denomination: Baptist